Definition of TOLERATION

toleration

Meanings

Plural: tolerations

Noun

  • a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
    • "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
  • official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
  • Endurance of evil, suffering etc.
  • The allowance of something not explicitly approved; tolerance, forbearance.
  • Specifically, the allowance by a government (or other ruling power) of the exercise of religion beyond the state established faith.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French toleration, from Latin tolerātiōnem, accusative singular of tolerātiō, from the verb tolerō (“I tolerate”). Compare tolerance.

Scrabble Score: 10

toleration is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 12

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